The Texas State Parks Geocache Challenge

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Bob

The new Geocache Challenge has begun in the Texas State Parks.

Geocaching is fun way for the entire family to enjoy the outdoors and learn more about our state parks.

 

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Christmas in Texas State Parks

Posted on December 20, 2012 by joanie7

For those who love the outdoors, there is plenty going on at the Texas State Parks this Christmas! Many state parks have some type of Christmas-themed activity going on including hikes, carols, story-tellings, apple cider, cookies, and hot chocolate. Be sure to dress warmly! Here’s a listing of some Christmas events you’ll find around Texas State Parks now through December 29…

McKinney Falls State Park
December 21, 2012 – 6:30 PM to 9:00PM
A Merry Evening with Santa
To do: Christmas decorations and pictures with Santa.

Estero Llano Grande State Park
December 22, 2012 – from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Breakfast with the Birds and Santa
To do: Join us for a continental breakfast and educational and entertaining presentation, then a nature walk…

Government Canyon State Natural Area
December 22, 2012 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Elf Run
To do: Bring a toy to donate and run with like-minded elves.

Inks Lake State Park

December 22, 2012  3:00pm – 4:00pm Every week until Dec. 29, 2012

Jingle Bell Jaunt
To do: Holiday fun on a festively decorated electric boat.

Estero Llano Grande State Park

December 22, 2012 –  6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Bunuelo Bites and Christmas Lights
To do: Christmas carols and crafts to decorate.

 

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Galleria Dallas, Holiday Celebration

Posted on December 11, 2011 by joanie7

The Dallas Galleria Holiday Celebration is in full swing with free activities for the entire family. The country’s tallest Christmas tree is featured at the Galleria ice rink, rising from the center of the ice rink up to the massive glass atrium. This spectacular tree sparkles with nearly a quarter of a million lights and more than 10,000 ornaments. Holiday Magic on Ice Shows feature Missle Toes the Galleria’s own ice skating Santa performing back flips as fireworks shoot off his skates. World and olympic celebrity skaters also entertain. Santa is in his Galleria Village, Slappy’s Holiday Circus and the Illumination Celebration, which is a tree light show are free for you and your family. During Hanukkah there is a Menorah Lighting and Celebratiion. Most events take place through Christmas Eve. galleriadallas.com 972-702-7100

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Prairie Lights, Grand Prairie Texas

Posted on December 9, 2011 by joanie7

Grand Prairie’s drive-through light park is featuring all new custom displays for 2011. 4 million holiday lights glow as you drive the 2 miles through Lynn Creek Park. Halfway through the drive you may get out of your vehicle at the Holiday Village where you will find food, gifts, photos with Santa and two additional attractions, The Holiday Dazzle-ation 4D Experience and Holiday Magic lighted walk-through Forest. On the way out of the park you exit through the world’s largest light tunnel. Prairie Lights is open from 6PM-9PM Sunday-Thursday and 6PM-10PM Friday and Saturday. Admission is $20 per car Sunday-Thursday on non-holidays. Friday and Saturday as well as holidays the admission is $30 per car. The Holiday Village admission price is $5 per adult and $3 per child. Admission to the forest is $3 per adult and $2 per child or buy a combo ticket for $7 per adult and $4 per child. Allow 1 1/2 hours to drive through the park with a stop at the village. An additional hour should be allowed on the weekend. Prairie Lights will be open through New Years Eve, December 31st, 2011. Lynn Creek Park is on Joe Pool Lake. 5700 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas. 75052 prairie lights.org

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Gaylord Texan Ice, Shrek the Halls, 2011

Posted on December 7, 2011 by joanie7

The Lone Star Christmas at Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas is underway through January 1st, 2012. The highlight is Gaylord Texan Ice featuring Shrek. Hand carved from 2 million pounds of ice by artisans from Harbin, China, you may stroll through this amazing attraction and relive the heartwarming story of Shrek and Fiona told through an interactive world of colorful ice sculptures. Non peak ticket admission prices are $21.95 per adult, $11.95 for children ages 4-12 years of age, $19.95 for seniors ages 55 years and older and under the age of 3 years free. Non peak times are Monday through Thursday December 5th-8th and Monday through Thursday December 12th-15th. All other days are regular admission prices. Regular admission price is $26.95 per adult, $14.95 for children ages 4-12 years, $23.95 for seniors ages 55 years and older and under the age of 3 years free. A $3.00 discount coupon is available to print at the www.mycokerewards.com website. It is good for a $3 discount off an adult ticket admission price through December 15th, 2011. You may walk through the exhibit at your own pace. It is 9 degrees inside. A parka is provided for every participant. Ice is open from 10AM-9Pm Monday through Thursday as well as Sunday. On Friday and Saturday the hours are 10AM-10PM. You may reserve a specific time slot on line. gaylordtexan.com 817-778-2500

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